About heritage crafts, traditional and ethnic weaving techniques.
Atayal
Kathleen Forance Johnson tells of her experiences with the Atayal weavers of Taiwan.
Cedar Bark Weaving
The cedar tree provided dye, clothing, and shelter to the First Nations peoples of the Pacific northwest.… Read more...
It is commonly thought that Viking clothing was rough “sack-cloth”. Not so. Viking textiles influenced and were influenced by the many countries in which they travelled.… Read more...
Handmade carpets have been made throughout the history of civilization. Some of the oldest carpets discovered date back to the 7th century B.C.… Read more...
Native American Navajo rugs were influenced by the Pueblo Indians and by the Spanish explorers.
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Navajo Rug Weaving
